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Primarily designed for ex-offenders re-entering society with few supports, lifelines, and skills, this handy pocket guide is jam-packed with essential tips, checklists, examples, exercises, and recommended resources for becoming more financially savvy.

Indeed, much of re-entry success depends on one's ability to manage money:

how best to handle a paycheck

open a bank account

use credit cards and ATMs

finance a car

rent an apartment

buy a home

avoid addictions

save for a rainy day and retirement

But how well prepared are newly freed individuals to make smart money decisions on their own, especially if they have long been under the control of others and lack basic resources and financial skills?

Primarily designed for ex-offenders re-entering society with few supports, lifelines, and skills, this handy pocket guide is jam-packed with essential tips, checklists, examples, exercises, and recommended resources for becoming more financially savvy.

It offers numerous tips on how to best:

set goals

plan and budget

bank and save

borrow and invest

handle credit cards

get insurance

buy a car

find assistance

rent an apartment

save on taxes

start a business

and much more

Seasoned career and life skills experts specializing on re-entry success, the authors show how to quickly get ahead of the financial game with sound advice that will help individuals and their families throughout their lives.

Discover how to best survive and thrive in an economy that rewards those who have the necessary money smarts to stay out of debt and save for better days ahead. In the end, such personal finance skills are essential for staying out for good...and becoming truly free!